Health Psychology, Behavioural Medicine and Psychopharmacology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 6019
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Course ID
204659
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Amanda Hutchinson
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to extend students' knowledge of health psychology principles and procedures by familiarising students with the application of this knowledge to the practice of clinical psychology in health contexts. Students will develop knowledge of the psychological interventions of major health problems. Students will develop theoretical approaches to understanding and changing health behaviour; decision making in relation to health issues; assessment and clinical intervention methods; application of psychological knowledge to specific health problems; health promotion; assessment and program design; behavioural modification; and pharmacological interventions for psychological problems.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate mastery in understanding health psychology principles and theories through examination of the evidence based psychological literature.
  • Demonstrate a high level of competence in the application of psychological interventions for health related issues.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 23650
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Magill de Lissa, G1-85
8 May - 29 May Friday 10:10am - 1pm Magill de Lissa, G1-85

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BEHL6011 Health Psychology, Behavioural Medicine and Psychopharmacology at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

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